How to improve the lives of older renters in Scotland

This briefing by Independent Age sets out why making sure that rents are affordable, that people are protected from unlawful eviction and homelessness, that a decent standard of accommodation is provided and that tenants’ rights are upheld is vital to improving the lives of older renters.

To improve the lives of older renters in Scotland we must ensure that: 

• rents are affordable
• people are protected from unlawful eviction and homelessness
• a decent standard of accommodation is provided 
• tenants’ rights are upheld.